DonaldPatterson

PATTERSON, MR. DONALD C. (Husband of Neoma) Muskegon Mr. Donald C. Patterson, age 89, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Poppen Residence. He was born April 13, 1924 in Grand Rapids to Orlo and Katherine (Miller) Patterson, and resided in the Muskegon area most of his life. Don was a Veteran of the US Navy, having served his country in World War II. He worked at his family's grocery store for many years before going to work for the City of Muskegon Heights where he retired as Traffic Supervisor in 1987 after 24 years. Don was an avid sportsman, and loved to have fun in everything he did. On September 18, 1948 he married the former Neoma Schultz, and together celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage. SURVIVORS include his wife, Neoma; daughter, Patricia (David) Cook of Muskegon; grandchildren, Brian Cook, Erin Cook, and Kacey Wiebenga; sister, Betty Dudgeon of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by two daughters, Kristi Ann Wiebenga in 2002 and Sherie Patterson in 2003; brother, Dick Patterson; and sisters, Ailene Gould and Elaine Baldwin. The MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 11AM Thursday at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 with Chaplain Marilyn Rottschafer officiating. VISITIATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11AM. Memorial Contributions to Harbor Hospice in Don's name will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.